What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - PT position at Lutheran Home of Southbury?
Lutheran Home of Southbury, a skilled 120 bed nursing facility with the reputation of providing exceptional care and individualized attention to the needs of each of its residents, is hiring a part-time, Licensed Social Worker to assist residents and families in making a smooth transition into the facility.
MUST HAVE:
BSW Degree
Knowledge/experience with:
MDS
PASSR process
Care planning/ documentation
Discharge planning
Assessments
Responsibility:
- Identify the social, emotional, and economic need of patients through a continuous evaluation process.
- Consult with other members of the health care team educating staff on the psychosocial needs of the residents and their families.
- Document and communicate observations and evaluations through reports, records and conferences.
- Develop and serve in a Care Plan for each resident that identifies the needs of the resident. Provide adequate documentation for all services performed.
- Ensure that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the services.
- Intervene in resident conflict situations as needed.
- Requirements:
- One year prior experience in a long term care setting preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A Bachelors degree in Social Work.
If interested in being part of our growing team of dynamic health care providers, please submit your resume to Lutheran Home of Southbury, 990 Main Street, North, Southbury, CT 06488 or WWW.LHSouthbury.com. EOE
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
